In short
Pioneer Industries, an ASSA ABLOY company, is seeking a Staff Accountant in Carlstadt, New Jersey. This role supports financial reporting, accounting operations, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of accounting experience with advanced Excel skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, and financial analysis.
- Post customer payments and credits, ensuring accurate application to open invoices.
- Maintain customer and vendor master data, including credit terms and account information.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and perform collection follow-up activities on past-due accounts.
- Review receivables to identify potential bad debt exposure and support risk mitigation efforts.
- Respond to customer inquiries related to invoices, statements, and payment activity.
- Process vendor invoices and ensure proper approvals, coding, and documentation.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Execute weekly payment runs, including check and ACH processing.
- Prepare Positive Pay files for banking transactions.
- Record month-end accruals and support timely and accurate financial close processes.
- Monitor accounts payable aging and ensure payments are made according to established terms.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Reconcile bank accounts and prepare monthly analysis reports.
- Support internal audits and monitor compliance with internal controls.
- Prepare union-related benefit payments, including pension and dues reporting.
- Develop and enhance automated tools, reports, and processes to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience within a corporate finance environment.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, templates, complex formulas, filters, and data analysis.
- Experience working with ERP systems; Infor SyteLine experience is a plus.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or custom-engineered products environment.
- Experience supporting process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Exposure to inventory, work-in-process (WIP), or cost accounting concepts.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and incentive opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Tuition assistance programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- A collaborative and values-driven culture focused on innovation, results, and continuous improvement
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Company
ASSA ABLOY Group
Job Posted
1 week ago
Expires
in 1 week
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Associate
Locations
Carlstadt, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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